Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; high value displays, flat panel solutions and replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available online at www.rell.com. Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol RELL. •We design-in and distribute products from leading manufacturers of RF and microwave components, power semiconductors, electron tubes, microwave generators, and data display monitors. •Our “Engineered Solutions” include products which we manufacture or modify, products which are manufactured to our specifications by independent manufacturers under our own private brands, and customer-specific solutions designed to fit a unique application. •Our integrated global supply chain makes it possible to balance extensive product inventories, on-time delivery and direct ship capabilities anywhere in the world, making us one of the easiest and most cost-effective companies with which to do business. Headquartered outside Chicago, in La Fox, Illinois, Richardson Electronics’ serves clients from a network of sales offices and stocking locations throughout the world’s major economic regions: Americas - Asia Pacific & Australia - Europe - Middle East